Third generation of the humanoid robot '4NE1'

"Cognitive and humanoid robots are 'the next big thing' - after cars, computers and smartphones. It won't be long before robots make everyday life easier for everyone, whether at home or at work," says David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics. "With the humanoid 4NE1 and our household and service robot MiPA, a new chapter is beginning for Neura and for the world: robots that think and work with you. With our new products, we are making cognitive robotics accessible to everyone for the first time - and starting the next tech revolution - made in Germany."

According to Neura Robotics, this "new level of safe human-robot collaboration" is achieved with the help of patented 'Omnisensor' technology. This enables 4NE1 to reliably distinguish people from objects, recognize them and dynamically adapt its behaviour to the situation at hand. It does not require a protective cage and has cognitive intelligence that enables it to independently perceive its surroundings, make decisions and learn from experience. This makes it possible for humans and robots to work together safely and directly for the first time.
The humanoid also has an 'artificial skin', which is being used on a robot for the first time. It imitates the characteristics of human skin and can sense touch shortly before it actually occurs. The sensor is printed on as ink and can therefore be applied to any 3D surface.
The electric humanoid robot can lift up to 100 kg using the force in its knees and joints. In relation to the hands, the 4NE1 achieves a lifting force of 10 kg. It can be used 24/7 thanks to two batteries on its back that supply it with power. Thanks to comprehensive sensor technology (seven cameras, LiDAR, Neura Omnisensor and microphone array), the 4NE1 can precisely perceive its surroundings.

Ecosystem of cognitive robotics

The 'Neuraverse' - an open and learning robotics ecosystem - is crucial for the development of different skills such as ironing, screwing or tidying up. It not only serves to network robots, but also enables the simple development, distribution and implementation of robot applications via an app store approach. In the Neuraverse, robots share their learning experiences from real use cases. What one robot can do, all the others learn along with it. This creates an intelligent network that greatly increases innovation, safety and efficiency. At the same time, developers, companies and specialists can contribute and sell their own modules and applications.

Developed independently

"The humanoid robotics of the future comes from Germany. We are proud to develop and produce all key parts and technical solutions at Neura Robotics ourselves. Neura is the first company to bring cognitive and humanoid robots to the mass market," says Neura Robotics founder and CEO David Reger.
To enable efficient production of 4NE1, the company has developed the 'Neura Hive' production method: Similar to a beehive, a multi-arm robot will assemble the humanoid robot. Neura is thus making humanoid robotics scalable for the first time. Reger explains: "A robot that is built by robots: What sounds like science fiction to some is the beginning of a new industrial era for us. With the Neura Hive, we are creating a production method in which many robotic arms work with a common brain, so to speak. This makes the production of our humanoid robot as efficient and automated as possible."

About Neura Robotics

Neura Robotics was founded in 2019 by David Reger to close relevant innovation gaps and usher in the age of cognitive robotics. The Metzingen-based company pursues a strict 'one-device' approach across its entire product range - from industrial to household robots. This is based on the idea of a smartphone with arms and legs that combines all the central components and sensors for physical artificial intelligence in one device.